SCHOOL NURSE

MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Class Code: 7263 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. 

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Personnel                                  APPROVED: 9/18/2017

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed. 
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. 
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary. 
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. 
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines. 
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed. 
• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required. 
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs. 
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school. 
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed. 
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures. 
• Maintain a professional appearance. 
• Maintain regular punctual attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures. 
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Health and safety regulations. 
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO: 

• Administer first aid according to established procedures. 
• Conduct variety of health screenings. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. 
• Make referrals and perform follow-up. 
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition. 
• Understand and follow written prescriptions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. 
• Complete work with many interruptions. 
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 
• Observe health and safety regulations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (preferred) 

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Valid Kentucky driver's license.